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Parking at NRG Stadium -- Tigers vs BYU
Posted on 8/2/17 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 8/2/17 at 2:27 pm
What are the masses doing for game day parking? Asking for a friend. 
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Posted on 8/2/17 at 2:29 pm to jmon
I know some will say take the metrorail in, but I remember them looking like a clown car 2 years ago before the Wisconsin game. We tried to get on in midtown and there was literally no room in the trains.
We did Uber it there, though. The price wasn't bad before the game. After the game we took the train to get back to the vehicles.
We did Uber it there, though. The price wasn't bad before the game. After the game we took the train to get back to the vehicles.
Posted on 8/2/17 at 2:33 pm to DestrehanTiger
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I know some will say take the metrorail in, but I remember them looking like a clown car 2 years ago before the Wisconsin game.
It's a city/metro area of 6 mil. Go early! This ain't Baton Rouge!! Although I spent last weekend in BR and the traffic issues there are worse that Houston. Geeze!!
Posted on 8/2/17 at 2:36 pm to jmon
The train is a complete dumpster fire after the game. Avoid it as your main transportation at all costs. I'm not joking.
Posted on 8/2/17 at 2:46 pm to jmon
What are the best available hotels LSU fans are booking?
Posted on 8/2/17 at 2:48 pm to DestrehanTiger
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I remember them looking like a clown car 2 years ago before the Wisconsin game. We tried to get on in midtown and there was literally no room in the trains.
i'm hoping it won't be nearly as bad this time around. BYU shouldn't bring as many people as Wisconsin did. that should help some.
Posted on 8/2/17 at 2:50 pm to jmon
Metro is fine on the way in, but after the Wisc game the line to get back on and get out of there was miles long and full of obnoxious drunks. Never again.
Posted on 8/2/17 at 2:56 pm to villeplatte allstar
We're staying at Spring Hill Suites Medical Center. It's about a half-mile from NRG, so we'll be walking.
Posted on 8/2/17 at 3:08 pm to BoCoTiger
I would take the rail, but if you have to drive there is free parking around the Mike Calvert Toyota dealership. Interchange Drive | Kirby Drive | Odom Blvd. I parked there for the Wis. game.
Posted on 8/2/17 at 3:43 pm to deftones
BYU will have more fans than Wisconsin did in 2014, but most of those will be Texas Mormons.
Do NOT take the train after the game. In 2014, we took the train from downtown to the game. Afterwards, when I saw the utter chaos at the station, we found a cab and get back downtown easily.
Do NOT take the train after the game. In 2014, we took the train from downtown to the game. Afterwards, when I saw the utter chaos at the station, we found a cab and get back downtown easily.
Posted on 8/2/17 at 3:48 pm to DestrehanTiger
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I know some will say take the metrorail in, but I remember them looking like a clown car 2 years ago before the Wisconsin game. We tried to get on in midtown and there was literally no room in the trains.
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Do NOT take the train after the game. In 2014, we took the train from downtown to the game. Afterwards, when I saw the utter chaos at the station, we found a cab and get back downtown easily.
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This post was edited on 8/2/17 at 3:50 pm
Posted on 8/2/17 at 3:51 pm to GeorgeWest
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BYU will have more fans than Wisconsin did in 2014
i find that extremely hard to believe.
Posted on 8/2/17 at 6:18 pm to DestrehanTiger
My dad and I took metro no problem to Wisconsin game, leaving on the other hand was an absolute nightmare there were thousands of people lined up for a metro that could hold maybe 100 and it ran like every 15 minutes. We ended up walking like 5 miles back to midtown. I would suggest booking an cab for after the game or driving and paying to park.
Posted on 8/2/17 at 6:54 pm to jmon
I got a parking pass three years ago and this year. Had no problems getting in or out back then.
Posted on 8/2/17 at 6:59 pm to GeauxLSU4
I went ahead and spent the money on a parking pass.
Posted on 8/2/17 at 6:59 pm to DestrehanTiger
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We did Uber it there, though. The price wasn't bad before the game. After the game we took the train to get back to the vehicles.
so where did you park man?
Posted on 8/2/17 at 7:00 pm to BoCoTiger
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We're staying at Spring Hill Suites Medical Center. It's about a half-mile from NRG, so we'll be walking.
Same here.. there are 3 Marriott properties within walking distance of NRG.. i originally had rooms booked at the new Marriott Marquis downtown, but when i was reminded how much of a nightmare it was getting back downtown after the Wisky game and the bowl game last yr, i canceled and booked at one of the Marriotts (either Springhill or Courtyard, cant remember) within a 15-20 min walk from the stadium.
Posted on 8/2/17 at 7:07 pm to GeorgeWest
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Do NOT take the train after the game. In 2014, we took the train from downtown to the game. Afterwards, when I saw the utter chaos at the station, we found a cab and get back downtown easily.
And dont forget, the BYU game wont end til about 1am Sunday morning... taking the rail (if you can get on it) will prob get you back downtown at 2 or 3am if youre lucky... also, Uber surge after the bowl game in Houston last yr was 5x normal... best solution IMO is either staying within walking distance, getting a cab if you can find one or getting a parking pass but i cant imagine that driving yourself out after the game will be a picnic.
Posted on 8/2/17 at 7:10 pm to GeorgeWest
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BYU will have more fans than Wisconsin did in 2014, but most of those will be Texas Mormons.
They didn't come close to selling their allotment. In fact, you can find a boatload of really good tickets in their sections.
Don't think they bringing many fans.
Posted on 8/2/17 at 7:24 pm to LesIsMore
Parking actually flows pretty well. Nothing like the contraflow disasters after our home games.
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